Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Gwynn Oak, MD
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,253
Population
44,467
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Experience the tranquil lifestyle of Baltimore’s northwest suburbs
Suburb
•
Commuter
•
Parks
Gwynn Oak is a large suburban area just northwest of Baltimore. The community is largely defined by heavily-wooded residential neighborhoods, with a diverse mix of apartments, condos, and single-family homes making up the local rental market. Public parks and golf courses are all around, providing great opportunities for residents to spend quality time outdoors; in particular, Druid Hill Park sits just a few blocks to the east, offering trails, sports fields, the Maryland Zoo, and the Rawlings Conservatory. With Downtown Baltimore just a short drive away, Gwynn Oak is a highly popular area for commuters to call home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,160
Average: $78,954
Education
10,453
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
22,346
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Gwynn Oak has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Gwynn Oak, MD is $1,046 for a studio, $1,253 for one bedroom, $1,439 for two bedrooms, and $1,774 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gwynn Oak has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,253/month
676 Sq Ft
House
$2,121/month
877 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,283/month
433 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,089/month
744 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gwynn Oak, MD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Carrie Murray Nature Center
- Gwynns Falls - Leakin Park
- Gwynns Falls Trail
- Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens
- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
Top Apartments in Gwynn Oak
Houses for Rent in Gwynn Oak
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.